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Every online venture encounters mass spam attacks. Most people who use the web on a daily basis face many emails which claim to offer a particular service. Spammers target upper admin panels of websites, as well as much other useful information. In the past, spammers have taken many user passwords and personal information, as well as different other aspects of making sure that a website operates appropriately. They can also bring an e-commerce down, leading to a huge e-commerce loss. All SEO efforts can go down due to real spam attacks.

Staying away from spam can be a wise idea especially for a new website. The Senior Customer Success Manager of Semalt, Jack Miller, describes some ways to fight and move away from spam:

1. Use a secure email address

The security measures which your internet provider has in place are essential. For instance, they can make users suffer the effect of scam or enhance the work of spammers. It is important to consider using a secure email address. Gmail and Outlook have some of the most secure email addresses in place today. Other cases can ensure the protection of the computer using the latest spyware protection mechanisms.

2. Keep your email address safe

Every spammer starts by making a collection of many email addresses. These are the targets they deploy the spam attacks. There are different IT techniques of dealing and sorting out spam. You can use different email addresses for various online applications. Moreover, there is always an option of including multiple folders on your current email address. This measure can keep spam emails in a folder which you can monitor easily, and do not confuse them with an important email.

3. Use spam filters

From above, it is essential to use a secure email provider platform. Email providers like Gmail contain spam filters which can filter out some of the best spam attacks. Spa filters detect and push emails which are spam to a spam folder, where you can be able to sort out which of them can serve you.

4. Do not click links in spam

From this notion, it is clear that spam emails contain multiple URLs to different tasks. All these tasks are from people like hackers, who have questionable motives behind the mass emails attacks. The spam emails contain links which point to potentially malicious domains. They can execute some of the hack tasks such as hooking the victim's browser to a remote hacking Linux device.

Conclusion

There are many forms of spam over the web. Many internet users experience spam in their day to day activities. Emails containing spam come from people who have other malicious and ill intentions behind the victims. Spam carries thousands of cash from innocent internet users. Keeping away from spam can save your e-commerce its stability as well as the security of the personal of customer data. Some of the ways to fight and avoid spam are on this guideline. You can be able to control yourself as well as the security of your website from spam. You can also be able to keep spam away from your site or clients.

Someone once told me that I’d gain more followers if my blog had followed a single niche and I laughed.My thoughts and words aren’t meant for a pretty little-polished box.They are as wild as the tight rope I walk every day. They need a place to jump into, weave into, bleed into, and then finally anchor there for good.It’s messy and beautiful and chaotic here.This space is my brain cracked wide open – the threads of my memories strummed like a musical instrument onstage

It’s the aching in my heart and the empty in my soul that constructs stories out of the broken past and presentIt’s the clawing, the crawling, the kneeling, the survival of the human spirit gone to hell and back and hell and back babyThen painting this white void with strings of words that makes you read in vibrant colour.Adventure big and small and finding peace in little things like the way his eye lash curls over the chub of his cheek when he sleeps.I am honest and brutal and fragile and funny.It reflects the realness of me at any given time.I am always afraid.Afraid of spiders, dentists, funeral homes, not being a good enough mom, wife, friend, and writer.I’m always afraid to hit publish.But I do it anyways.I don’t always fit in with the crowd.But I secretly want to.But mostly…Honestly…I just want to write.Write what makes YOU happy.

Today, I want to tackle traveling with a big family. But that’s a really broad topic! So I’m going to focus in a bit. This post isn’t about time on the plane or how to pack or where to go or where to stay. Instead, I’m going to share everything I’ve learned about what the days are like (and how to make them awesome!) once you are at your destination. Sound good?I have lots of tips, so I put them in list form. And I hope as you read them, they’ll remind you of your own tips — which you should totally share in the comments because I would LOVE to learn from you! Also, as the title declares, yes this is about travel with a big family, because that’s what I know best. But the reality is, most (if not all) of these tips would work for small families, too. So really, this is about travel with kids.

Traveling with Kids — 18 Solid Tips from a Mother of Six

Here it is! All my travel knowledge, in no particular order:

1) When thinking about your day

Plan based on the lowest common denominator, meaning the youngest in the group. If you’ve got a little one, they can’t walk all day and they don’t suddenly have new or different schedule needs because they are in a new place. So keep the schedule really simple and be ready for lots of stops. In Rome, we’d take gelato breaks like 5+ times a day.

2) Only put ONE big destination/activity on the schedule each day.

That’s it. Only one. “Visit the Van Gogh Museum.” “Go horseback riding.” “Take a city bus tour”.Yes, if it was just grown-ups, you could pack the day and see a million things. But with kids, it pays to be less ambitious. Keep it simple. If things go wrong, and they often do — maybe you get on the wrong bus, or have a hard time finding a lunch spot, or the weather turns crummy — it won’t wreck your schedule. You’ll feel great that you accomplished your one big thing, and when you’re done, if the family still has lots of energy, you can always add a bonus activity.

3) On the way to your big event or tourist spot of the day, stop at every park you encounter along the way.

Why? Partly because it’s fun and part of seeing what this new place is like. There are so many different kinds of parks, big green spaces, urban asphalt parks, tiny neighborhood play spaces. Your littlest kids probably won’t remember the trip, but spending time at parks will make sure they have a wonderful day, and that helps the whole group.It’s also a way of losing time, or of filling the day in a positive way, without stressing anyone with a packed schedule.

4) Bring water.

It should be the only heavy thing in your pack. If you don’t want to carry it, know where your water sources are quickly and easily. Having clean water on hand is essential. First, for thirst, but also for rinsing scrapes and cleaning off sticky hands.

5) Instead of packing them ahead of time, buy snacks in local grocery stores.

It’s a small adventure in the larger day. Use it as an opportunity to explore a non-touristy piece of the place you’re visiting. There’s nothing like going to a grocery store — especially in another country — to give you a glimpse of what it would be like to live there. What do their milk bottles look like? Do they refrigerate the eggs? How are the fruit and vegetables packaged and sold? Any new veggies you’ve never seen? What does the toothpaste look like? Is it a huge supermarket or a tiny corner grocery? Any familiar brands? Maybe with different flavors/products that you have at home? How about the candy aisle?

6) Even if you’re past the diaper stage, always carry a package of wet wipes.

They come in so handy! They can wipe down a table at a restaurant, and they can wipe down a bottom when the public restroom is out of TP. You already know how awesome they are.

7) As you wander and explore for the day, only carry one day bag for the whole family.

Make it a backpack, so that you can keep hands free. And pack light — only the essentials for that day or that outing. I mentioned water and wipes, and we also carry sunscreen, sunglasses, and a tiny pouch with Advil and a few band-aids. Sometimes we’ll add a small guidebook or map. During diaper days we would add a few diapers and a spare romper.Try to leave it mostly empty so you can throw in stuff throughout the day — like your toddler’s jacket when he gets too hot, or maybe a souvenir.If there’s only one bag, and it’s light, everyone (or at least the big kids and grown ups) can take a turn carrying it and no one will get worn out.

8) For breakfast, know what you’re going to eat the night before.

Have cereal and milk, or pastries, or yogurt ready to go. Or if your hotel includes breakfast, eat that. Knowing what breakfast is ahead of time relieves pressure in the morning when everyone is getting ready and might be cranky from hunger. And if there’s a change of plans — sick kids, rainy day — you’ll know that at least everyone can eat something while you figure out plan B.

9) For lunch, an impromptu picnic is our go-to.

If you see a farmers market, use it. Buy carrots or snap peas, a loaf of crusty break, whatever fruit looks good. If you have a pocket knife on you, maybe you can add a small block of cheese. Eat your picnic at the nearest table or green space.You can also do this same meal with items from any grocery store. Think easy open — a jar of pickles, a can of olives with a pop top — and don’t forget to buy a small package of napkins.

10) For restaurants, go during off hours, so the place will be mostly empty and it will be easy to sit your big group.

When everyone is finished eating, have one adult take the kids outside, while the other adult pays. I don’t know what it is, but those last 10 minutes while waiting for the check is when things often fall apart. So skip that scene, and get the kids out of there.

11) As you plan your day remember this is what you’re up against:

The kids are going to get hungry, tired, bored, too hot or too cold. So you need to plan for those moments, or plan around them.

12) At art museums

Start in the gift shop, have each child pick out a favorite postcard from the collection, then make it an adventure finding the original in the museum.

13) Skip the stroller

Depending on location, sizes of family, and age of older kids, it’s often best to skip the stroller. We found this to be especially true throughout much of Europe, and at National Parks too. Too many stairs. Too many cobblestones. Not enough space on the public transit. Nowhere to stash it during a tour.Use an on-body baby carrier or sling instead. Or, if you have older kids, you can even skip that and everyone can just take turns holding the baby. In France, there were five of us who could carry baby June. No stroller necessary.

14) Every time you see a restroom sign, point it out to the whole group and take a moment to assess if anyone needs the potty.

You’ll see signs in parks, at restaurants, at museums and tourist spots. Even if you’re tired and want to get out of there, take a moment and do a potty check. Emergency restroom searches are a nightmare. Oh. And make sure everyone has used the bathroom before you set out on your daily adventure in the first place.

15) Remember, going through the day in a new city or place IS the adventure.

I mentioned putting only one big event per day on the schedule, and that’s because all the stuff leading up to and around that event are also activities. Navigating with a city map is an activity. Eating is an activity. Walking somewhere and taking photos is an activity. Getting lost is an activity.

16) Put on your adaptability hat.

Things happen. Traveling can be frustrating. So make a good plan, but be willing to adapt in a snap.

17) Remember: SEEING and BEING in the new place is the goal.

Traveling means a break from your normal schedule and routine. It means a fresh view for tired eyes. If you do nothing but just be there — in a park, or on a bench, or on an aimless walk — that’s still traveling and it’s still wonderful. So even if you thought you would do twice as much as you actually end up doing, no stress. It was still worth it, I promise!

18) One of our favorite traditions:

Recap on the way home. Someone be the scribe and write notes, while everyone calls out highlights from the trip.Do it right away as you travel home. In the car or while waiting for the plane. Yes, it makes a nice little record, but that’s not really why we do it. We do it because recalling the highlights of the trip together, cements all the best, happiest parts in our minds. Even if it was a sort-of mediocre vacation in the big scheme of things, we walk away saying, “Wow! That was an awesome trip!”—Okay. Now it’s your turn! What would you add to this list? And since every family is different, is there anything you disagree with? What works best for your family travel-wise? Chime in!

The other day, I received an email with a question about prominent families from a reader named Megan, and I thought you might like to chime in with some advice. Here’s the email:I’m a mom to four boys under the age of 6. I have 3-year-old twins, a 5-year-old, and a 6-year-old. All of our boys are adopted from South Korea, and we are super lucky to be their parents. I’d love your thoughts on something. How did you decide to have a big family? My husband and I love having a big family and would like to add another kid or 2 (either by adoption or biologically… I don’t know yet), but we feel like a circus act everywhere we go currently!

We have not decided to have a large family for religious reasons (although we do have a faith practice) and we aren’t trying to save kids by adopting them. We just like having a big family and happened to decide to adopt the kids we have. I’m wondering how you decided to have a large family when it’s clearly not the “norm” to have a larger family?We are constantly asked really personal questions about our family, people make so many comments about how our hands are full, and to be honest I think people don’t always want to hang out with us because we have a larger family. I get really overwhelmed when I’m in public because my boys (and I) feel like all eyes are on us. I’d love to hear how you handle it/decided to have a large family. — MeganI was intrigued by Megan’s questions, and her email got me curious. If you’re reading, how do you personally define a big family? Is there a certain number of kids that you think of? Or is there some other factor you use?In my own experience, yes, some of that big family feeling comes from physically having lots of people in the room. But some of that feeling also depends on the ages of the kids. For example, I was definitely more overwhelmed when I was parenting 3 kids age 4 and under than I was when kid number six arrived. So for me, is 3 kids a big family?As far as how we chose to have a big family, I think for us, it was almost the default option. Both my husband and I grew up as one of 8 kids — four girls, four boys each. So growing up in a big family was familiar to us, and as a young married couple, we discussed wanting to have a big family of our own too. But I don’t think we had a particular number in mind. I do remember thinking that if we wanted to have lots of kids, we had better start early. And we did. I had baby number one at age 23, just a week after I graduated from college.As for being a circus when you’re out in public, I hear you. We use the same word when we think of our family on outings. It’s a lot of people, and it does feel like a circus, and yes, it draws a lot of comments. How to handle it? Well, first, I can tell you that it does get better as the kids get older. And second, our best strategy was just to acknowledge the chaos. We are honest about situations that we knew would be too crazy, by skipping them or sending just one parent with a couple of kids.

We’d also try to get out in front of the craziness by being open about it. For many years we had a default response when someone invited our family to their home for dinner (which happened especially often in France). We’d basically say, “Oh. You do not want to invite us for dinner. We are a circus! We are so many people, it will be overwhelming. Come to our house instead.” If they insisted on having us over, which they sometimes did, at least we had warned them of the tsunami coming their way.And of course, a lot of handling the circus comes down to teaching your kids how to behave when you’re out and about. Which every parent has to do, but it just feels magnified with lots of kids. And I suppose that’s why things get easier as the kids get older — they’ve had much more practice behaving well. Even still today, before we get out of the car at any destination — a friend’s home, the mall, the park, a museum, wherever — the kids get behavior reminders from us. Be aware of your volume (we can be loud when we’re together). Be aware of people around you and make sure we’re not walking in a broad line on the side walk and blocking paths. Be patient because it can take a little while to find a good spot for the whole family at restaurants. Be flexible because if this outing isn’t working out, we may need to change our plans. And look out for your siblings.Lastly, 3 tips to help them as they’re learning how to behave on outings: 1) Remember that bad behavior mostly comes down to tired or hungry kids. So have snacks in your bag, or make frequent food stops as needed. And 2) be willing to shut down the outing if the kids are just too tired. Whatever the activity is, it’s not worth losing your temper at the kids. It’s okay to go home. Honestly, if they’re little, they probably won’t remember the fun activity even if it’s great. 3) Have mental games or challenges at the ready (like 20 Questions, or spotting patterns — how many blue cars or red pants can you find?) for those times when the family has to wait and be patient.Okay, Dear Readers. Your turn. What advice would you give Megan? What is a “big family” to you? And how did you decide whether to have a big family or not? Was it even on the table for you as an option? Also, how do you teach your kids how to behave on outings? Any tips you’d add?